Dalian Cherry Varieties: A Guide to Common Varieties and Their Characteristics

Dalian cherries have a long cultivation history, dating back a hundred years since they were first introduced and planted last century. They come in many varieties, have an authentic flavor, and are grown over a large area. Below, the editor brings you an introduction to Dalian cherry varieties.

Dalian cherry varieties include Meizao, Black Rose, Hongdeng, Hongmi, Zuishangjin, Juhong 1338, Anbo Big Cherry, Jinzhou Big Cherry and others.

1. Meizao

A red cherry grown in greenhouses, with large fruit, good appearance, glossy skin, relatively heavy weight, moderate sweetness, an immediate mouth-watering sensation when eaten, and a particularly long aftertaste! Because it grows under natural conditions, the fruit is plump and firm and stores for a relatively long time. Average single fruit weight is about 10-18 grams, and it comes to market from March to May.

2. Black Rose

A red cherry grown in greenhouses, with better quality and a sweeter taste than Meizao, large fruit, and all the advantages of Meizao; average single fruit weight is 12-18 grams. It comes to market from March to May.

3. Hongdeng

Hongdeng is currently one of the varieties with a larger share of the market. The fruit is slightly smaller, the flesh is moderately firm, and it has plenty of juice and sugar; an open-field cherry, with an average single fruit weight of 4-8 grams, coming to market in June and July.

4. Hongmi

The fruit is not as large as the Hongdeng variety, and the color is a mix of red and yellow. Although it does not look especially attractive, it tastes very sweet; an open-field cherry, with an average single fruit weight of 4-8 grams, coming to market in June and July.

5. Zuishangjin

This is the best variety among the “Nishiki” series of cherries from Japan. The color is a mix of red and yellow, with the red being a vivid red and the yellow a lemon yellow, making it especially attractive; an open-field cherry, with an average single fruit weight of 4-8 grams, coming to market in June and July.

6. Juhong 1338

This is a variety from Canada and one of the better-tasting cherry varieties, with a color that mixes red and yellow and is very beautiful; an open-field cherry, with an average single fruit weight of 4-8 grams, coming to market in June and July.

7. Jinzhou Big Cherry

Jinzhou Big Cherry has brightly colored, crystal-clear and beautiful fruit, with soft, juicy flesh and rich nutrition. It is best eaten fresh, and can also be processed into cherry juice, cherry jam, candied cherries and canned cherries, and is hailed as a treasure among fruits.

With its unique geographical location and climatic conditions, Dalian has become one of the best cherry-growing areas in China and even the world. For friends who love eating cherries, buying Dalian cherries is a great choice.